Nomadic Collection

Gypsy Caravans
A group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Kyrgyzstan, Tash Rabat Valley. Shepherds summer camp. The Caravanserai of Tash-Rabat was constructed in the 15th century, on the ancient trade route from Central Asia to China

The Sahara Desert, North west Africa - two camels stride across the sand, accompanied by their Bedouin owner. Date: circa 1915

Yurts (Mongolian dwellings), Mongolia

Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant
Hebrews carrying the Ark of the Covenant across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Ten Commandments delivered by Moses
Moses giving the tablets with the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

West Africa - Nigeria - Kano - Sanusi People. Date: circa late 1950s

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas)
LST277444 Gypsy Caravans in the Snow (oil on canvas) by Williamson, Leila K. (active 1884-1919); 70.6x96.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; English, out of copyright

Trailers, Bohemian encampment in the vicinity of Arles (Oil on canvas, 1888)
LRI4580712 Trailers, Bohemian encampment in the vicinity of Arles (Oil on canvas, 1888) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Trailers)

Six Horses, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Six Horses, 13th-14th century. Figuresin Khitan costumes

Indian corn, also known as maize, was historically cultivated by tribes in Oklahoma such as the Wichita, Caddo, Creek, Cherokee and Seminole Indians

Yurts, tents of Nomads at Song Kol, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Decorative door on yurt, nomadic settlement, Orkhon Valley, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia, Asia

Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian Expedition
Princess Palta (Nirgidma), Princess of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia visits the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition (3rd Mission, led by Haardt) at Ouroumtsi

Life on a barge, Henley-on-Thames - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Mongolian Traders in China with camels
Mongolian Traders in China with their delightful camels and tent. A stop at the city gates at the end of a long trading journey

Depicting Hottentots (Khoikhoi), the non-Bantu indigenous nomadic pastoralists of South Africa
5669461 Depicting Hottentots (Khoikhoi), the non-Bantu indigenous nomadic pastoralists of South Africa. Italy, 1870 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nomads from the northern regions of Russia, 19th century
NWI4871162 Nomads from the northern regions of Russia, 19th century.; (add.info.: Nomads from the northern regions of Russia, 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Anthropology: representation of a Bedouin, nomad from the Middle East. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037174 Anthropology: representation of a Bedouin, nomad from the Middle East. Plate drawn from the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Anthropology: representation of a Bedouin)

Nomade koriak du Kamchatka - Koryak man in furlined hat and coat, over trousers and laced stockings
FLO4724099 Nomade koriak du Kamchatka - Koryak man in furlined hat and coat, over trousers and laced stockings, holding a cudgel - Handcolored woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs

Nomadic tribe type Turkish Nogai of MONIA
JAB4121554 Nomadic tribe type Turkish Nogai of MONIA.; (add.info.: Nomadic tribe type Turkish Nogai of MONIA.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola)
FLO4620240 Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola), depicted with spears, shields and cudgels

Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment, primitive dwellings made of dry earth
LUX4765896 Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment, primitive dwellings made of dry earth, branches and canvas sheltered from a wall of cactus, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Bedouins encampment)

Lapps setting out on a migration with reindeer carrying packs. Nomadic herdsmen of Arcitic regions whose reindeer
530204 Lapps setting out on a migration with reindeer carrying packs. Nomadic herdsmen of Arcitic regions whose reindeer provided food, clothing, tools and transport

Kalmyk nomads preparing to migrate - dismantling ghers, loading wagons near a tomb 1
FLO4576520 Kalmyk nomads preparing to migrate - dismantling ghers, loading wagons near a tomb 1, and typical gher life with women milking cow, preparing a cow hide, playing men draughts cows

Men Kyrgyz - Kyrgyz man in tall hat, embroidered coat over boots, carrying a musket - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms
FLO4724019 Men Kyrgyz - Kyrgyz man in tall hat, embroidered coat over boots, carrying a musket - Handcoloured woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde

Preparation of Couscous Traditional berber dish Chromolithograph 19th century (chromo)
ELD4919954 Preparation of Couscous Traditional berber dish Chromolithograph 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Preparation of Couscous Traditional berber dish Chromolithograph 19th century Private)

Nomadic Puri people armed with spears and sticks moving through the Amazon jungle
FLO4621338 Nomadic Puri people armed with spears and sticks moving through the Amazon jungle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Costumes of the Kalmouk nomadic people (China, Russia): a man smoking the pipe with his wife
FLO4634353 Costumes of the Kalmouk nomadic people (China, Russia): a man smoking the pipe with his wife, framing the portrait of a man and underneath, farmers, a priest and a princess

Abecedary with two alphabets and a reading method, 12 pages, c.1900 (chromo)
DUV4219772 Abecedary with two alphabets and a reading method, 12 pages, c.1900 (chromo); 18.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Abecedary with two alphabets and a reading method, 12 pages - Pellerin)

Scythians
5307796 Scythians.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Scythians, a group of ancient tribes of nomadic warriors who originally lived in what is now southern Siberia)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A car of gypsies near a fairground, 1900
LUX4811100 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A car of gypsies near a fairground, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A car of gypsies near a fairground

A nomadic preacher riding on a mule from camp to camp. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4959783 A nomadic preacher riding on a mule from camp to camp. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: A nomadic preacher riding on a mule from camp to camp)

Daily life in the desert: sitting comfortably in a tent, looking at women working
ELD4846435 Daily life in the desert: sitting comfortably in a tent, looking at women working and cooking Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection; Private Collection;

Gypsies camp (Guitanos, Gitanos, Bohemians, Gypsies, Zigeuner, Romanichels, Roma, Gypsies)
PCT4295317 Gypsies camp (Guitanos, Gitanos, Bohemians, Gypsies, Zigeuner, Romanichels, Roma, Gypsies, Gypsies...) - illustration of the book " Mores and Characters of Peoples"

Lapps encampment with reindeer corral. Nomadic herdsmen of Arctic regions whose reindeer provided food, clothing
530203 Lapps encampment with reindeer corral. Nomadic herdsmen of Arctic regions whose reindeer provided food, clothing, tools and transport, Wood engraving, 1882.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Berber Arab camel train near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1900
5305122 Berber Arab camel train near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1900; (add.info.: Berber Arab camel train near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1900); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Martigny-les-Bains: camp of bohemians on the edge of a road with 2 wooden trailers
LUX4783671 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Martigny-les-Bains: camp of bohemians on the edge of a road with 2 wooden trailers, animated view with bohemians manufacturer of baskets

Gypsy family in Hungary engraving from " La Hungary historique" 1851
ELD4960422 Gypsy family in Hungary engraving from " La Hungary historique" 1851; Private Collection; (add.info)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Compagnie theatrale de la commune libre des Hautes Granges: les Romanichels
LUX4770607 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Compagnie theatrale de la commune libre des Hautes Granges: les Romanichels, with actors

Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire
FLO4621356 Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire. Amazon, Brazil

Man samoyede (samoiede) ou nenetse ou neneen (Siberia, Russia) - Nenets man wearing fur clothes, shirt with hood
FLO4724050 Man samoyede (samoiede) ou nenetse ou neneen (Siberia, Russia) - Nenets man wearing fur clothes, shirt with hood

A Kalmuk village or Oirats (Mongolian nomad), showing the grouping of many tents, with betail and families
FLO4634371 A Kalmuk village or Oirats (Mongolian nomad), showing the grouping of many tents, with betail and families. Lithography for the book

The last of the nomadic Charrua people, Uruguay, 1833. Medicine man Senacua Senaque (perhaps drinking yerba mate tea)
FLO4688623 The last of the nomadic Charrua people, Uruguay, 1833. Medicine man Senacua Senaque (perhaps drinking yerba mate tea), warrior with bow and arrow Vaimaca-Piru Sira

Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area..., 1911-1913
Yurts of Kazakhs in the Valley of the Middle Reaches of the Katun River.; the Area of Airdash Between the Villages of Uznezia and Cheposh, 1911-1913

Kazakh Woman in Wedding Clothes on a Horse, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Kazakh Woman in Wedding Clothes on a Horse, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

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"Embracing the Wanderlust: A Journey into Nomadic Cultures Around the World" From Gypsy Caravans to Yurts in Kyrgyzstan's Tash Rabat Valley, nomadic lifestyles have captivated our imagination for centuries. The Sahara Desert unveils a vast expanse where tribes roam freely, leaving behind footprints of their resilient spirits. In the heart of Mongolia, Yurts stand as humble dwellings that shelter generations of families. These portable homes embody the essence of adaptability and simplicity. Trailers transform into Bohemian encampments near Arles, echoing Van Gogh's masterpiece on canvas from 1888. This fusion of art and mobility reflects a longing for freedom and creative expression. Journeying back in time, we witness Jews crossing the Jordan River with the Ark of the Covenant—a testament to their nomadic existence guided by faith and divine providence. A Himba woman adorned in traditional attire catches our eye; her body gleams with red ochre—a symbol of cultural heritage passed down through generations. Her presence reminds us that traditions can transcend borders and endure against all odds. The Ten Commandments delivered by Moses resonate across civilizations—reminders that moral compasses guide even those who wander far from home. Princess Nirgidma graces Citroen Central Asian Expedition with her regal presence—an encounter between royalty and nomadism, bridging worlds through exploration. In West Africa's Nigeria, Kano reveals its vibrant Sanusi People—their rich history intertwined with nomadic roots that shape their identity today. Almost every Himba woman wears anklets—a melodic symphony accompanying each step they take along their nomadic path. These delicate adornments tell stories untold yet understood by those who embrace this wayfaring lifestyle. Indian corn or maize finds its origin among Oklahoma tribes—nurtured by hands connected to ancestral lands.